Former USC, Rams star RB Arnett dies at 85
Jon Arnett, one of USC's greatest running backs who went on to become a five-time Pro Bowl player for the Los Angeles Rams, died on Saturday at age 85.
Jon Arnett, one of USC's greatest running backs who went on to become a five-time Pro Bowl player for the Los Angeles Rams, died on Saturday at age 85.
Time to give the people what they want… Jalen & Jacoby break down all the angles of this weekend’s NFL playoff action. Plus, James Harden’s Nets debut, Zion Williamson dunks all over the Kings, and is it time for Texans and Deshaun Watson to part ways… all that and more on J&J.
The Rams have signed 14 players to reserve/futures contracts: QB Bryce Perkins; WR JJ Koski; TE Kendall Blanton; OG Jamil Demby; DTs Eric Banks, Marquise Copeland, Michael Hoecht; DE Jonah Williams; LB Christian Rozeboom; DB Donte Deayon, Tyrique McGhee; LS Colbin Holba; K Austin MacGinnis; P Brandon Wright
The Chargers have found their next head coach in Brandon Staley, who developed the top-ranked defense in the NFL during his one season with the Rams.
The Saints couldn't throw downfield. The Browns were carved up in the middle of the field. The Ravens need a No. 1 receiver.
From franchises that will tear it all down to those that just need a few tweaks, here are the offseason priorities for every team no longer playing.
Pro Football Focus doles out its top marks of the regular season, from quarterback and wide receiver to the secondary.
In four short years, Staley went from John Carroll University to leading a Rams defensive unit ranked among the NFL's best.
Asked to clarify his statement from Saturday about Jared Goff being the Rams' quarterback "right now," coach Sean McVay indicated Sunday that "everything's being evaluated," starting positions included.
The Los Angeles Chargers will hire Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as their next head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN.
What's next for these teams in 2021? The Saints' first order of business is sorting out who their starting quarterback is.
Anita Marks. Chris Canty & Mike Tannenbaum react to yesterday's NFL Divisional Round action and look ahead to today's slate on 98.7 ESPN. Plus, what should the Jets do next?
How can all eight teams pick up wins this weekend and advance to the conference championships? These are the edges each team can use to get the advantage.
Aaron Donald, who was hampered by a significant rib injury suffered in last week's wild-card playoff win, was emotional after Saturday's loss to the Packers.
— Aaron Rodgers made sure he’d play an NFC championship game at home for the first time in his Hall of Fame-caliber career.
Jaire Alexander played 31 coverage snaps and was the nearest defender on 3 targets per Next Gen Stats. The Rams had -3 yards on 1 reception when Alexander was nearest defender in the game.
You can really see the effect play action has on Jordan Fuller (32) here on the Lazard touchdown. Animation via Next Gen Stats.
Jared Goff's completion percentage over expectation today -- through 3 quarters -- is +23%, per Next Gen Stats. His career-high CPOE game is +15%, in 2018 against the Cardinals.
CB Darious Williams has only played 14 of the Rams' first 34 defensive snaps. Among outside corners, Williams had the third-lowest completion percentage over expectation allowed (-7%) behind only Xavier Rhodes and Jalen Ramsey this season, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
Doc retells his stories about controlled chaos in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes Stan Conte, former head athletic trainer for the Dodgers who talks about the mechanics of pitchers, the injuries and rehabilitation in MLB athletes. Hour Two Klapper Vision is the Rams' Aaron Donald rib injury. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Doc opens talking about controlled chaos in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses examples of Phil Niekro in sports and Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven in art. Klapper Vision is how Anthony Davis's toe injury is similar to the thumb injury of Jared Goff. When is the right time for surgery? The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Rams inactives vs. the Packers: QB John Wolford, QB Bryce Perkins, WR Cooper Kupp, OLB Terrell Lewis, OL Brian Allen, LG David Edwards, WR Trishton Jackson
Rams WR Cooper Kupp (Knee) is INACTIVE against the Packers, along with starting LG David Edwards (Ankle).
Aaron Donald is on his own planet. Double team rate as a defensive tackle (x) by pass rush win rate as a defensive tackle (y), 2020 regular season. Donald is No. 1 in both categories, which is completely insane. (Y axis is overall PRWR, not just vs. double teams).
Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, who has the Packers waiting for him in Saturday's divisional playoff, also has the Eagles waiting for him whenever this season ends, per league sources.
TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 459 | 371 |
Los Angeles | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 372 | 296 |
Arizona | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 410 | 367 |
San Francisco | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 376 | 390 |
RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
---|---|---|---|
2(20) | Cam Akers | RB | Florida State |
2(25) | Van Jefferson | WR | Florida |
3(20) | Terrell Lewis | OLB | Alabama |
3(40) | Terrell Burgess | S | Utah |
4(30) | Brycen Hopkins | TE | Purdue |
6(20) | Jordan Fuller | S | Ohio State |
7(20) | Clay Johnston | ILB | Baylor |
7(34) | Sam Sloman | PK | Miami (OH) |
7(36) | Tremayne Anchrum | OG | Clemson |